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IDF thermal imaging adapted for medical use

Posted on August 21, 2022

Israel’s Sheba Medical Center is partnering Opgal, a subsidiary of Israel’s Elbit Systems, to repurpose thermal imaging technologies previously reserved for military and security purposes. Energy and heat analysis can reveal many physiological processes in the body. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-terror-fighting-thermal-imaging-tech-being-adapted-for-medical-purposes/

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Record number of transplants

Posted on August 21, 2022

Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem recently performed 6 liver and 6 kidney transplants in less than 14 days – a record for an Israeli hospital. The transplants were led by Israeli Arab Dr. Abed Khalaileh, Israelis’ altruistic kidney … Continue reading →

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World’s largest wellness conference

Posted on August 21, 2022

Tel Aviv is to host the annual Global Wellness Summit, the largest conference of its kind in the world, from Oct 31 – Nov 03. Participants include entrepreneurs and executives in hospitality, tourism, health, beauty and spa, food tech, fitness, … Continue reading →

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Talmud period storage jars found at Shiloh

Posted on August 7, 2022

Five intact large storage jars have been unearthed at Shiloh in Samaria, under the floor of a building from the Talmudic period (200-400 CE). Previous finds date from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Early Muslim periods. Shiloh was the site … Continue reading →

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84 South Americans start new lives in Israel

Posted on August 7, 2022

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) brought 84 new South American immigrants to Israel. Originally from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and Peru, their reasons for Aliyah varied, but for most it was to have a better … Continue reading →

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A nation that helps others

Posted on August 7, 2022

Israel is just a sliver on the map in the Middle East, but has earned a global reputation for effectively and sacrificially helping other nations in times of crisis – even enemy countries like Syria. Judaism emphasises giving help to … Continue reading →

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The story of “Hawkeye”

Posted on August 7, 2022

Fascinating article and autobiography about Israel’s Giora Epstein (Even). He retired from the Israel Air Force at the age of 59 and then worked for 20 years as an El Al pilot. He is officially the world’s most prolific modern … Continue reading →

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PSG win French Super Cup in Tel Aviv

Posted on August 7, 2022

In front of a capacity crowd of 30,000 at Tel Aviv’s Bloomfield Stadium, Paris Saint-Germain won the prestigious French Super Cup (Trophée des Champions), beating F.C Nantes 4-0. The match was also broadcast to millions of viewers in 140 countries … Continue reading →

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Turkish Muslim NBA star’s masterclass in Jerusalem

Posted on August 7, 2022

Turkish NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom is leading a basketball camp in Jerusalem for 40 Muslim, Jewish, Christian and Druze girls and boys ages 10-15. His help includes Yoseph Haddad’s NGO “Together Vouch For Each Other” and ex-Israeli hoops star … Continue reading →

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Focus! – a slam dunk

Posted on August 7, 2022

Developed by Israelis, the Hour25 AI app receives advice from former NBA stars, including Eddie Johnson, to help ordinary people to block out distractions and develop the focus of superstar Steph Curry. Hour25 improves focus in real-time by reducing the … Continue reading →

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